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October 14, 2011
Vol. III, Issue 14

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Hello!

I've been writing about my journey to add more support into my life, by hiring a part-time personal & administrative assistant. This stirred up some of my oldest worries, about being understood and supported in my life.

I'm happy to report that I did not just hire ONE assistant at 5 hours/week (my original plan) – instead, I hired TWO assistants for 5-10 hours each week apiece! One will help me in my home and office, and the other will help me with some online marketing.

I feel like I've released about 40 pounds of stress from my shoulders! I'm excited for both of them to get started, and I'm constantly asking myself (already!): What else can I delegate to them? It's very energizing and I feel a huge sense of relief.

To make this breakthrough, I've received lots of support from coaches plus some important EFT work by one of my mastermind colleagues. I've asked for support; I've received support; and I've stayed in action. I went through the hiring process more slowly than I anticipated, which ultimately was not a problem. I stayed with the process, no matter the discomfort. That's key to expansion!

As I often say to clients (and to myself): There is no growth in your comfort zone, and there's no comfort in the growth zone. Growth feels uncomfortable, while you're in the midst of it. That's normal, and you WILL survive. Most importantly, by persevering, you'll receive the wonderful benefits from that growth. In my case, more support means I get to expand my business!

Best wishes for YOUR expansion!

Marcy Stahl
ezine@marcystahl.com
http://www.marcystahl.com

10/24 – 10/28/2011 – I'll be planning out a big 2012 for my business, while savoring the amazing energy of 19 like-minded women and my coach at my mastermind's retreat in Tarrytown, NY.

12/1/2011 - My signature Expand Your Mind, Expand Your Money program for direct sellers begins! Do you need more clients, more team members, and more MONEY before Christmas? See marcystahl.com/expand-december.html for more info.

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Putting the Energy of YOU into Your Emails

When you meet someone in person, they receive the fullest impression of you and your energy. They see how your smile lights up your face, they feel your warm handshake or hug, they hear your laugh.

When you speak on the phone, some of that experience is lost. They don't see your body language, they don't feel your handshake or hug.

When you use email, EVEN MORE of that experience is lost. They don't see you, hear you, smell you, or feel you. All that is left are your words.

So how can your unique energy show up most powerfully in your email? How can you convey the unique wonderful-ness of you in text?!

Keep in mind that your email gives someone an experience of you, so your email is not JUST about setting up your meeting or giving them your phone number. "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou

Here are 4 tips for creating an experience for your email partner, which in turn will create a stronger connection between you two.

  1. Choose a special greeting, that you always use, that conveys your spirit and energy. One of my colleagues always starts her emails to me with: Marcy! That sure grabs my attention! She is very high energy and so is her greeting. Another colleague and her entire team always use: Joy to you Marcy! in their emails to me. That immediately sets a warm tone. I love receiving joy! So I'm immediately in a good mood upon reading their emails.
  1. Choose a special closing that you always use. My particular closing that conveys my energy is: Looking forward to connecting. I sometimes use: Dedicated to your expansion. I chose those because connecting and expansion are two of my favorite aspects of my work! I love connecting with people and I want expansion for all my clients.
  1. Use emotional words in your email. Instead of sticking just the usual: "How are you? Is Tuesday a good time to meet?" , you'll create a stronger connection, an experience and an ambience by using adjectives and discussing emotions. "I'm glad we met", "I enjoyed your humorous take on the situation", "I'm thrilled", "let's meet for a fun conversation over lunch".
  1. Your email signature is an easy, concise way to convey who you are.
  • Under your name, add one of YOUR sayings or add a quote. That shows where your mindset is, and what your philosophy is.
  • What title do you choose to use? The title you give yourself will establish you as an expert (or guide, or whatever ROLE you want to establish for yourself). If you're using a fixed title (like Senior Director, My Direct Selling Company), then the quote or saying will be conveying what you're an expert in and what you're passionate about.
  • Add your photo. I have had very intimate coaching relationships with clients I've never seen in person! I love seeing my clients' photo in their email signatures.
Every interaction you have: in-person, on the phone, via email – is creating an experience of you in your conversation partner's mind. You can easily enhance their experience in email – the mode of communication that's carrying the least information about you – in these simple ways.

CALL TO ACTION

Do you want to create an experience of you that reflects you are, or leave it to chance? Do you want to stand out as an individual, or come across in a generic way?
If you want to create stronger connection with your partner, then take a minute right now to open your email package. Look for a menu option like Tools or Account Settings. That should lead you to your Signature, with a place where you can type in your email signature.

Make sure you have your full name, your title, your company and your contact information in your signature. Then layer in the additional elements that create the experience of you: a saying, your photo.

This takes only a moment of your time NOW, and it leaves a long-lasting impression with your reader.

If your business is dragging, and you feel like you're not creating strong relationships with prospects, then it's time for an outside, objective look at your business.

You have 78 days left in 2011, so you have over 2 months to change course.

When you're ready to explore your business expansion, contact me for a complimentary Success Session, where we'll cover your goals, what's getting the way, and how you can end 2011 and enter 2012 on a high note, with more clients and more abundance. I'm happy to support your business growth.

Here's how I helped my client Leah, who started in a state of ambivalence and ended up as the top seller in her company.

"Before I started working with Marcy, I was in a state of ambivalence and not confident in my own decision making. I was stuck and not moving forward in many areas of my life. As a mom and an entrepreneur, I was really confused about how to achieve what I wanted. I was attracted to Marcy because she really listened and gave me exactly what I needed to hear. She always says the right thing at the right time. She is so in tune with my goals and knows my personality so well, that the solutions she has given me as well as new insights that have launched me forward are like going to a master tailor and having the perfect suit made. Because of our sessions together, I have rediscovered my passion and purpose and I have had some life-changing shifts that have had a very positive impact on and gave me back my enthusiasm and drive.

As a result of our work together, I now feel more confident and I love what I do. I was just honored as tops in sales with my company and a year ago that would not have happened. I'm in a new place in my life, no longer indecisive and fearful, but committed and confident. Thank you, Marcy!"

Leah Jackson
Advisor, BECOME

© 2011 Marcy Stahl

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Marcy Stahl motivates women entrepreneurs to move from having only a trickle of clients to an abundant full flow of more clients, more money, and more decision-making power. If you're ready to empower yourself AND boost your business, if you want to share YOUR passion with more people, schedule your free 45-minute Marcy Stahl Success Solutions Session by clicking here http://www.marcystahl.com/contact-marcy.html

Marcy Stahl is an entrepreneur whose purpose in life is helping women entrepreneurs achieve world domination, by earning more money and creating more decision-making power. Because the world will only be a better place when more women are in charge!

She effectively guides her clients to move from struggle and lack, to abundance and ease, by creating effective systems and marketing strategies. She uses this same powerful success system to help direct sales consultants improve their recruiting and leadership skills.

To learn more about her services, visit http://www.marcystahl.com/contact-marcy.html and sign up for your free 30-minute Marcy Stahl Success Strategy Session (and get great free resources, too!)

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